This is page numbers 211 - 240 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 7th Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library. The word of the day was business.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the terms of reference for the firm were, in fact, drawn up previous to my time so, I am going to have to take the Member's question as notice and get back to her about the proper terms of reference.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The question is taken as notice. Oral questions. Mr. Henry.

Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Honourable Michael Miltenberger, the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. The Minister made a statement in the House last week addressing priorities in Education, Culture and Employment. In that statement the Minister said, and I quote, the link between schools and the workplace is critical if we want to develop a northern workforce.

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Miltenberger's predecessor, Mr. Dent, and the Department of Education sponsored and financially supported a program called Bridges, which was a pilot program funded by the department to assist in the transition of school to workplace. This pilot program was funded by the department for two years at St. Patrick's High School. My question to the Minister is, is this the type of program that he wishes to further develop to assist the students from school to workplace? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That would be the intent of my comments. I see there is a need to have a greater tie-in with industry with the marketplace in terms of working with the schools. There has to be a greater relationship between the high schools and the colleges and planning for the needs in the north in terms of employment and development. It is a question of that people are doing a lot of the work, but it is not as well, in my opinion, coordinated as it could be.

The big player we have to bring to the table in a bigger way is the private sector. We have to be able to forecast what our needs are. For example, we are just now gearing up for the development in the diamond industry with apprentices. To me, in an ideal situation we should be able to hopefully anticipate a little better some of these needs so we are not going to be losing four years gearing up with apprentices, when there is a need today. If we do the work, do the labour market forecasting, we work with industry and the schools and the colleges that we can do a better job in that area. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Henry.

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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Minister for his response. My question to the Minister is, has he had an opportunity yet or does he intend to evaluate that particular program that the department has been funding for the past two years?

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. I heard two questions. Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, it is my intention to evaluate that program. As well, I intend, and I booked meetings to tour Sir John Franklin as well as St. Patrick High School, first-hand, so I can meet the staff and take a walk around, see the students and the facilities themselves, since it has been 30 some years since I have had the pleasure of going into Sir John Franklin. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. Henry.

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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister is too modest. I would not have believed it was 30 years. Mr. Speaker, could the Minister report back to the House on his findings on that particular program and also as to whether it may require additional funding to develop further that it can be used in all parts of the territories? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would be happy to commit to that on the assumption that if, in fact, we had to put more funds in and we could find it from within, that Mr. Ootes would concur that this is not a new program requiring new revenue, but yes, I will be happy to report back.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development about the Royal Oak situation where they are presently in receivership. Regarding the question about funds that were given to this company to look at the possibility of new resources and whatnot within that mine. I would like to ask the Minister, what is the situation with those funds that this government gave to that company to look for new resources? Is that money going to be allocated back to this government? What is the situation with those dollars?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Kakfwi.

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The government had provided some financial assistance to Giant Mine to continue exploring for additional reserves. We have discontinued that assistance as of the latter part of March. There is no further assistance being provided at this time. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister tell the House exactly what is the plan for the monies that have been allocated, is it going back into the general revenue fund and how much was that fund?

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Kakfwi, two questions.

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Mr. Speaker, as of the end of March I believe it has lapsed and is now back in general revenue. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister tell me how much of that fund is still intact and exactly where did those funds end up?

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Kakfwi.